Gun crime surge in Victoria after state records 15 shootings in past week

Details of another five shootings, all believed to be connected, were released by police on Friday following the arrest and charging of seven men.

The connected shootings were in Broadmeadows, Dallas and Thomastown last weekend.

The incidents have taken the tally of reported shootings in Melbourne and Geelong since March 4, to 15.

There were also two shootings - one in Geelong and another in Frankston - on Thursday night.

Police believe most shootings in the past week are linked to feuding gangs, organised crime and methamphetamines.

Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton told reporters on Thursday police were working with MPs on possible reforms to the penalties for gun offences in a bid to prevent weapons use and disrupt the supply chain.